Looking for Low-Cost Fixes for Game Stuttering

frameratefighter

Hey everyone, I’m pretty new to this and was hoping to get some advice. Lately I’ve been experiencing a lot of stuttering in my games, even though my PC seems to meet the basic requirements. It’s really frustrating because it affects how smooth the gameplay feels. I’ve already updated my drivers and closed some background apps, but it still happens.

Does anyone have any low-cost tweaks or fixes to try that might help reduce this stutter? Maybe some settings adjustments in Windows or within the games themselves? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

CoreSaver

It sounds like you’ve already tried the basics. One trick that sometimes gets overlooked is completely disabling Windows Game Mode and full-screen optimization—these can interfere rather than help on some systems. I’ve also found that setting your Windows power plan to “High performance” (despite the extra power draw) can lead to smoother gameplay on budget rigs. It’s not a magic fix, but worth trying when all else seems to fail.

underclocked

If you’ve already tried those tweaks, another thing you might want to check is if your hardware is hitting thermal limits. Sometimes simple cleaning to improve airflow or monitoring CPU/GPU temperatures with a tool like HWMonitor can reveal if overheating might be causing throttling and stuttering.

RaidMyRig

I’ve seen similar issues when thermal throttling was the culprit. Sometimes a quick cleaning to improve airflow or even a fresh application of thermal paste can make a noticeable difference without spending a lot.